About the role
Senior Barista
Bewild, an extension of the parent company Beforest,
is a sustainable food brand catering to conscientious consumers. We pride
ourselves on sourcing products from large-scale permaculture farms, ensuring a
diverse range of wild and natural produce reminiscent of a forest's bounty. Our
offerings span various categories, including Specialty Coffee, Native Rice
Varieties, Pulses, Millets, Spices, Spreads & Condiments, Seasonal veggies
and fruits. With our commitment to diversity, quality, and a loyal consumer base,
Bewild is positioned to lead the charge in providing sustainable, healthy food
options to the market.
The Beforest Experience Centre brings this philosophy
to life as a physical space - a café, a merchandise zone showcasing Bewild's
produce, and a community area for events and gatherings - as part of the
Experience Centre initiative launching in November 2026.
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Jobdescription:Senior Barista
About
the role:
Company: Bewild (An
extension of Beforest)
Location: Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana
Employment Type: Full-time | On-site
Experience: 3+
years as a barista in a café/specialty coffee setting
Reporting To: Experience
Centre Manager
Compensation
& Benefits:
·Salary:
₹23,000 – ₹27,000 per month, based on experience.
·Health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh, subject to the
applicable policy terms.
·Gratuity as per applicable statutory provisions.
·One complimentary beverage per shift.
·Note:
Meals and accommodation are not provided.
·On-the-job training and a structured four-day
induction during the first week, covering Bewild and Beforest's culture,
systems, operational processes, and product knowledge.
Work Schedule
This is an on-ground, guest-facing role at a
café that operates through the week, including weekends.
·Shift: 9
hours/day.
- Overtime (OT) is paid extra if required, and
only when approved by Management.
- One weekly off, on a
weekday (not Saturday or Sunday, since these are peak café days).
- Working on a
government/public holiday earns one additional day off (comp-off) plus
overtime pay for that day.
The Senior Barista leads the coffee
bar on their shift - crafting food & beverages to Bewild's standards,
keeping service moving during rush hours, and mentoring the junior baristas on
the team. This is a hands-on, guest-facing role with real ownership of quality
and training.
Key
Responsibilities
·Prepare and serve
food and beverages, including espresso-based and specialty drinks, consistently
and to Bewild’s recipes and quality standards.
·Assemble and warm
food items (such as sandwiches, bakes and snacks) to Bewild’s presentation and
food-safety standards.
·Create and develop
recipes for the café menu, in consultation with the Bewild team.
·Lead the bar during
shifts, coordinating workflow and pacing service through peak hours.
·Train and mentor
junior baristas on brewing technique, machine handling, calibration, and
customer service.
·Maintain and
troubleshoot espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment, including
daily cleaning routines.
·Manage stock of
coffee, milk, syrups, and other bar consumables, and assist with ordering and
inventory counts.
·Deliver warm,
attentive guest service and confidently talk guests through Bewild's coffee,
products, and story.
·Operate the POS
system and handle cash/card transactions accurately.
·Uphold hygiene and
food-safety standards at the bar and across the café.
·Step into shift-lead
responsibilities in the Manager's absence.
·Support other
departments and cross-functional teams as needed.
Requirements
·Minimum 3+ years of experience as a barista in a café
or specialty coffee shop.
·Strong hands-on skills - espresso extraction, milk
texturing/latte art, and manual brewing methods such as pour-over, french
press, etc.
·Prior experience training or mentoring junior staff is
preferred.
·Basic understanding of stock and inventory management.
·Good communication skills and a genuine
customer-service orientation.
·Willing to work 9-hour shifts, including weekends.
·A genuine commitment to going above and beyond for
every customer.